I read a lot of blogs. And one thing I have noticed among the top mommy bloggers is the focus on fashion. It seems every mommy blog has weekly segment in which the mommy takes a picture of herself in a cute outfit. Oh, my god it is driving my crazy that I am typing mommy this many times. But, I don’t know how else to refer to these women. Back to my point… they do things like “work clothes/play clothes” “what I wore Wednesdays” “Fashion Fridays” etc. I will not be doing any fashion related posts because I buy my clothes at the local supermarket. I don’t even buy my groceries there. I just go there to buy their t-shirts because they are awesome (shout out to the Village Market). And when I really like something, I buy it in every color I can. So the posts would be really repetitive… such as “Work clothes – this is me in my navy blue long sleeve whale shirt from the Village Market. Play clothes – this is me in my green long sleeve whale shirt from the Village Market.” Plus, I don’ t think I would be a good model for these fashion blog posts because I don’t know how to pose. When these bloggers take pictures of themselves (or have their husbands take pictures of them) they ALWAYS pose the same way… can you spot the similarities?

They pose with their toes pointed in. I’m not sure if this makes you look more skinny? Or more innocent? Or what… but all the bloggers are doing it. And it drives me crazy. Go to a podiatrist if this is your real stance. I am concerned that you won’t be able to chase your toddlers without tripping.

Yes Kate! Do you think he’d agree to a segment called Mr. Beattie’s Fashion corner in which he takes iPhone pics of fellow English department members outfits and critiques them? He could issue fashion report cards?

I am so happy that I was able to read this and know that I don’t do this annoying thing on my blog. Although the word mommy is actually IN my blog name, so perhaps that cancels it out.
Or perhaps you don’t read my blog anymore.
In any event, I’m enjoying yours! And will also be stopping in Village Market the next time I need a new Scituate shirt.

I read your blog religiously Annie! And don’t be offended by the mommy thing… I think I told you back when you started your blog that it creeps me out when adults refer to their parents as mommy & daddy! Especially when Stevie Nicks says “this is for you daddy” at the beginning of Landslide. And I can’t believe you haven’t had a jelly stick! They are so good…

I just imagined getting up off my seat and giving you a standing ovation, but I am lazy, and people in the room would think I’m weird. But, in all seriousness, you made my day with this post. I often feel like a frump after reading those blogs with the perfect mommy’s posing in their cute outfits that they “just threw on”, and perfectly messy top knot buns and not forgetting to mention perfect makeup! I’m not even a mommy yet and I am already struggling with “looking good” in my first trimester! All I want to do is wear a sports bra, baggy shirt and leggings all day, everyday. I’d much prefer reading a blog where mommy’s are not taking themselves so seriously and posting pictures of themselves in sweatpants. We’d all feel better 🙂